5630B - USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE

DeWitt Public Schools

Administrative Guidelines

5630B - USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE

District personnel may, however, use reasonable physical force upon a student necessary to maintain a safe learning environment. They may also use reasonable physical force upon a student necessary to protect:

	A.	a staff member's personal safety;
	B.	the safety of another staff member or visitor;
	C.	the safety of the student or other students;
	D.	school property from damage or destruction;
	E.	themselves and others from danger arising from a dangerous weapon or object which is in the possession of or control of a student.